US Stock Futures Dip as Inflation Worries Weigh on Investor Sentiment
NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures edged lower on Sunday as investors grappled with persistent inflation concerns that continue to overshadow a resilient technology sector. The mixed performance across maj...
Dow Futures Dip as Oil Prices Rise in U.S. Markets
NEW YORK — U.S. stock market futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined early Monday as crude oil prices climbed, signaling mixed sentiment ahead of the trading day. The Dow futures slippe...
Israeli Airstrike Hits Southern Lebanon Town
BEIRUT — Israeli forces launched an airstrike targeting the town of Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon on Sunday, marking a significant escalation in cross-border tensions. The attack occurred at approxi...
Iranian Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj Season
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Iranian pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, marking the beginning of the annual Hajj pilgrimage season for the country's faithful. The arrival took place in Medina ...
U.S. Justice Department Offers $10 Million Reward for Iraqi Faction Leader
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Sunday a $10 million reward for information leading to the location of Haidar al-Gharawi, the Secretary-General of the Iraqi faction Ansar Alla...
Bahrain Revokes Citizenship of 69 Convicted of Communicating with Foreign Entities
MANAMA, Bahrain — The Bahraini government has revoked the citizenship of 69 individuals convicted of communicating with foreign entities and glorifying attacks attributed to Iran, authorities announce...
Kepler Cheuvreux Downgrades Ferretti Group Stock to 'Hold' After 40% Rally
MILAN — Kepler Cheuvreux downgraded Ferretti Group stock to 'hold' on Monday, citing a sharp 40% price rally that has eliminated further upside potential for the Italian luxury yacht manufacturer. The...
Global Military Spending Rises 2.9% in 2025 Despite US Cuts
STOCKHOLM — Global military expenditure increased by 2.9% in 2025, reaching a new high despite a significant 7.5% decline in United States spending, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institut...
Iran Blames U.S. for Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Amid Escalating Tensions
UNITED NATIONS — Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations on Monday assigned responsibility to the United States and its allies for any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, citing aggressive actions and...
El Jardinero Taken into Custody in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY — El Jardinero, a figure associated with organized crime networks, was taken into custody by Mexican authorities in the capital on Monday. The detention occurred early in the morning as pa...
UK Financial Sector Sees Mixed Results as Power Probe Surges and Supply@ME Shares Suspended
LONDON — The United Kingdom's financial sector experienced a day of divergent fortunes on Sunday, marked by a significant revenue surge for cybersecurity firm Power Probe, a regulatory suspension of S...
Global Markets Surge on AI Optimism Despite Energy Sector Tensions
Global stock markets rallied on Monday, driven by surging investor confidence in artificial intelligence technology, even as geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices weighed on European trading ...
SpaceX Files for Historic IPO, Aiming for $2 Trillion Valuation
SpaceX has filed a confidential registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, initiating the process for what is projected to be the largest initial public offering in stock...
Latvian Border Guard Thwarts 97 Crossings in Three-Day Push
RIGA (AP) — The Latvian State Border Guard reported on Sunday that it has successfully intercepted 97 attempts by individuals to cross the border illegally between Belarus and Latvia over the past 72 ...
German Chancellor Merz Critiques Iranian Negotiation Tactics Amidst Unclear U.S. Strategy
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Merz has publicly questioned the effectiveness of Iranian negotiation tactics while highlighting the absence of a clear American exit strategy in ongoing diplomatic eff...
President Herzog Arrives in Kazakhstan for Official State Visit
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — President Isaac Herzog arrived in Kazakhstan on Sunday morning for an official state visit, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between Israel and the Central Asian nation...
Bank of America Analysts Urge Nvidia to Boost Cash Returns to Shareholders
NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America analysts led by Vivek Arya have recommended that Nvidia Corp. increase cash returns to shareholders, citing the move as a potential catalyst for a stock re-rating. The ...
SBFC Finance Ltd Reports Strong Q4 2026 Earnings with Asset Growth
NEW DELHI — SBFC Finance Ltd announced robust fourth-quarter earnings for 2026 on Sunday, highlighting significant expansion in assets under management and improved profitability across its Indian ope...
Israeli Investors Rank High in Global AI Adoption Survey
JERUSALEM — Israeli investors have emerged as a significant force in the global adoption of artificial intelligence for financial decision-making, ranking seventh worldwide in the use of AI for invest...
Chinese Chip Stocks Rally on AI Optimism, SMIC Jumps 9%
SHANGHAI (AP) — Chinese semiconductor stocks extended a rally on Sunday, led by a 9% surge in shares of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., as investors bet on domestic artificial intelli...
Asia-Pacific Markets Rise Despite U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Stalemate
TOKYO (AP) — Asia-Pacific stock markets opened higher on Monday, defying diplomatic setbacks between the United States and Iran and escalating tensions in the Middle East that have kept oil prices ele...
CJNG Fighters Set Vehicles and Businesses Afire in Nayarit
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — Armed fighters linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) set fire to vehicles and businesses in the Mexican state of Nayarit on Sunday night, escalating violence ...
Mexican Special Forces Capture El Jardinero in Operation
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican special forces have captured El Jardinero, a high-profile figure linked to organized crime, in a coordinated operation confirmed by the Secretariat of the Navy. The military...
Russian Central Bank Reportedly Plans Mandatory Deposit Conversion
MOSCOW — Unverified documents obtained by media outlets indicate that Russia's Central Bank is preparing to implement a measure converting private bank deposits exceeding 2.8 million rubles into irrev...
Oil Transit Through Strait of Hormuz Drops to Lowest Level Since Pandemic
DUBAI — The volume of oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to 1.07 billion barrels, marking the sharpest decline in transit since the onset of the global pandemic. The drop signals a sig...
Iranian Foreign Minister Blames US for Collapse of Previous Nuclear Talks
MOSCOW — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Sunday that missteps by the United States and excessive demands were the primary causes for the failure of previous negotiations, despite signif...
GlassWorm Campaign Targets OpenVSX with 73 Malicious Extensions
LONDON (AP) — A sophisticated cyberattack campaign known as GlassWorm has infiltrated the OpenVSX ecosystem, deploying 73 malicious extensions designed to steal cryptocurrency wallets and developer cr...
IDF Releases Footage of Hezbollah Infrastructure Destroyed in Southern Lebanon
JERUSALEM (April 27, 2026) — The Israel Defense Forces released footage on Sunday showing the destruction of Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon by units of the Golani Brigade. The video, dis...
Netanyahu Cancels Mount Meron Lag BaOmer Ceremony Amid Security Concerns
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cancelled the annual mass Lag BaOmer ceremony at Mount Meron, citing escalating security threats from Lebanon and the risk of a mass casualty ...
Iran Foreign Minister Arrives in Saint Petersburg for Ceasefire Talks
SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia — Iran's foreign minister arrived in Saint Petersburg on Sunday for a critical regional tour aimed at negotiating a permanent ceasefire agreement with the United States. The h...